Come on Dad get on with the DIY. Thats right you tell him dear!!!

Coot family on the Cromford Canal, didn't look as if the chick was very old but the family were at peace before the rest of the brood arrived.

[Gill W]

Oh wow, how cute! You must have managed to get do close, fab!

[Kate]

I've never seen a coot chick before, they're funny looking aren't they?! Lovely photo of family interaction though. I like the fact she's got him doing the hard work :P

[Judith Greenwood]

My favourite chicks though really only their mummies could love them!

[Heidi Parnell]

beautiful capture!

[Paula W]

That little chick is wonderful. Love the action going on here and your description really made me laugh.

[8yearson]

It does look like he has some work to do to get cleared up! Great duck candid!

[Louise]

A great capture, I love coot chicks! I haven't seen chicks of any description yet this year, so it's nice to see some here.

[Phil]

Aw how sweet! Love the title! :)

[Dandolo]

Lovely capture.

[Kev]

Great spot and lovely capture

[Kate Goring]

Ha, ha. Great shot, love your title.

[ericarlson]

Great shot, For how prevalent they are, coots are really hard for me to get a good photo of... and this one has really nice composition! Good Job!

[Tricia O'Donnell]

very cute

[JH]

This is a brilliant family shot! I keep trying and failing to take even a half-decent one of our coots. Good work.

[Tony]

Great shot of junior adding its opinion.

[tony gig]

Wonderful nature shot. Beautiful.

[Juliette Packham]

LOL great shot and live the humorous title!! Love this time of year for searching out new life

[Fisher Family]

A nice clear shot of these coots, and a beautifully composed shot!

Ian

[Steviepix]

Haha! Wonderful capture and LOL at the words. Brightened up my day. ;)

[Linda]

Is that the female wearing the trousers in that partnership lol! Great shot

[Rosie Kind]

Great shot